Corto Fajal (Frankreich) - 77 min
Wednesday,
09. Nov. 2011 from 22:00 Schubert Saal 2
With Jon, reindeer herder above the Arctic Circle, it's a particular nomadism we discover: traditional and modern life come together in
search of a balance. In the lush mountains of Sarek Scandinavians, with the rhythm of migration, we share the better, but also the worse, like this day when the ice of a lake break under thousands of reindeer drowning part of the herd. Jon’s warm, deep voice describes this quest for balance between technological advances and old knowledge: a philosophy whose meaning and humility also challenges us.
Awards
Nomination 2011
Kamera Alpin in Gold 2011
In Scandinavia, near the Arctic Circle, a few people are still living according to their ancestral traditions taking care of the reindeers and hunting elks. Today climate change threatens their life style and culture. The film is a striking true portrait without any concession to clichés of life in the Arctic.